SG0-001 · Question #236
Which of the following disk drives is MOST common in a SAN?
The correct answer is C. FC. Fibre Channel (FC) disk drives are the most common type used in a Storage Area Network (SAN). They are preferred for their high performance, reliability, and scalability necessary for enterprise storage.
Question
Which of the following disk drives is MOST common in a SAN?
Options
- AIPI
- BEIDE
- CFC
- DIDE
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A6% (2)
- C91% (29)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Fibre Channel (FC) disk drives are the most common type used in a Storage Area Network (SAN). They are preferred for their high performance, reliability, and scalability necessary for enterprise storage.
IPI (Intelligent Peripheral Interface) is an obsolete interface that is not used in modern SAN environments.
EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) is an older, consumer-grade interface that does not offer the performance, reliability, or scalability required for a SAN.
FC (Fibre Channel) disk drives are most common in a SAN because they are specifically designed for high-performance, high-reliability enterprise storage environments. Fibre Channel technology offers dedicated, high-speed connectivity and robust error handling, making FC drives ideal for the demanding I/O requirements of SANs.
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) is an older, slower consumer-grade interface that is unsuitable for the high-performance and high-availability demands of a SAN.
Concept tested: Common SAN disk drive types
Source: https://www.techtarget.com/searchstorage/definition/Fibre-Channel-disk-drive
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